Delightfully Bewitching New Details about Villians Land at Magic Kingdom

Delightfully Bewitching New Details about Villians Land at Magic Kingdom

By Disney Destinations

Magic Mirror on the wall, which land is the most menacing and magnificent of them all? This question was answered during the Disney Experiences showcase, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress.

 

Villains Land will bring a devious and dark “magic” to the Magic Kingdon, while managing to be cohesive with the storytelling of the broader park.

What is the Storyline of Villains Land?

References from classic characters from Walt Disney animation Studios will inspire Villains Land, while the overarching story is a brand new, original take on those iconic villains. The Magic kingdom invites you into a fairytale and Villains Land is no exception…

 

In many fairytales, the real journey begins when you stray from the safe path and instead turn towards the vast, foreboding forest. If you dare enter the forest of Villains Land, you may soon come across a Wishing Well that’s been torn asunder. Under most circumstances, a Wishing Well would indicate pure and good energy at work, but something dark happened to this one. Once upon a time, someone made an evil wish here – a wish so evil it corrupted the stone and broke oopen the structure, spreading the Well’s poisoned magic through the forest.

 

This sinister setting is tempting for those with wicked intentions, so, one by one, the villains have come here to try and claim the last of the Wishing Well’s power. Villains Land will be shaped by those who have used the dark magic to conjure the perfect new lairs for themselves. These mighty fortresses and gleaming palaces not only reflect the personality of the villains who own the, they invite guests into a tantalizing treasure trove of treats, trinkets, and more temptations. The size and scale were compared to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, so there will be no shortage of space to explore and enjoy a bit of mischievous fun.

 

Villains Land will have two major attractions, in addition to shops and restaurants.

Maleficent Coaster in Villains Land

The first is an exhilarating coaster experience, where guests will come face-to-face with the Mistress of All Evil herself, Maleficent. Guests will race through enchanted briar surrounding her frightening mountaintop fortress – if you’re feeling brave enough to answer her invitation. This coaster will include elements they’ve never attempted before on similar attractions, so it is set to be a truly groundbreaking project.

Mirror Realm Dark Ride in Villains Land

                                                                                                 

There’s a second headlining attraction of Villains Land: a ride featuring a whole array of your favorite Disney Villains – hosted by the Magic Mirror.

 

Guests will find the Magic Mirror when the Evil Queen keeps him in the catacomby beneath her pristine palace. After making their way to him, he’ll magically transport you into his mystical Mirror Realm to see things on the other side of the mirror. There, in his ethereal real, guests will be transfixed by countless Disney Villains conjured in ways only the Magic Mirror can do. A combination of special effects and physical set pieces will bring his Mirror Realm – and these iconic Villains – to life.

 

 

It’s Halfway to Halloween!!

It’s Halfway to Halloween!!

On select autumn nights, the sun sets over Cinderella Castle as Magic Kingdom Park Transforms into the center for all things spooky and fun.

Here are the dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:

August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30

September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29

October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31

New and Returning Entertainment in 2026

New this year, Stitch is hosting an ever-changing dance party at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland with the help of his friends Lilo and Angel. After getting his paws on Lilo’s Costume Trunk, every accessory he tries on will spark the theme swap and keep the party playfully unpredictable all night long.

 

And, of course, a little spider told us that the Cadaver Dans will be back again this year to sing in soulful harmony.

 

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets

Prices vary per date and will be available for purchase May 5^th for guests staying at select Walt Disney world Resort hotels, Walt Disney world Swan & Dolphin and Shades of Green.

 

Tickets will be available for purchase starting May 12^th for all oter guests. Party dates often sell out, so our best tip is to plan early and purchase tickets in advance for your desired party date.

 

Discounts on Party Tickets are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.

*Planning Tip: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00pm before the party kicks off at 7:00 pm this means guests have up to 8 hours to celebrate all across the park.

 

For some of us, our Halloween dreams include a bag overflowing with candy. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the best trick-or-treat destinations, with over a dozen opportunities to collect candy throughout the park, marked on your party map/ and this year, guests can expect even more fun than ever before with some familiar (and fiendish) faces surprising guests along the trails.

 

At each stop, cast members give out handfuls of Mars Wrigley favorites like M&Ms, Snickers and Starburst. And no worries if you forgot your pumpkin bucket at home: Each guest will receive a complimentary treat bag for candy collection (that includes adults).

 

Trick-or-treaters do not have to be in costume to collect candy. Guests are encouraged to dress up in creative Halloween costumes. Be sure to follow the official costume guidelines.

 

Exclusive Character Greetings

Meet Jack and Sally

Guests can meet Sally and Jack Skellington at Mickey’s not so Scary Halloween Party at one of the many character stops that feature exclusive meet-and greet opportunities. At town Square Theater, Mickey and Minnie will greet guests together in their Halloween costumes. Pooh will be in his bumblebee costume, and you may spot festive royal couples ready to say hello, like ariel and Eric and Aladdin and Jasmine.

 

Mickey’s Book-to-You Halloween Parade

There was a time before sparking shovels incited a bone-chilling response, and then you watched Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

It’s been three hundred years, right down to the day … or it seems that long since we’ve seen the Sanderson Sisters take the stage. This fan-favorite show is both hilarious and bone-chilling as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary try their haphazard best to cast a spell.

 

It turns out that they need a little help from their friends, who happen to be some of the most nefarious Disney Villains, including the likes of Hades, Cruella De Vil, Jafar, Dr. Facilier, and The Evil Queen. Guests will help add ingredients to the cauldron with lots of clapping and singing along.

 

Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular

As the party creeps closer to the witching hour, guests are invited to a spooky story time with the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, who has transformed Cinderella Castle into a haunted house. Watch as Zero leads Mickey and Friends inside, where spiderwebs, skeletons, and grim Grinning Ghosts await.

 

New MNSSHP Merch, Food, and More

Check back to see 2026 MNSSHP Foodie Guide to plot your next tricky treat.

Exclusive party merch will be available for purchase at Magic Kingdon to commemorate your not-so-scary night of macabre memories.

Once again, a few of your favorite rides are getting a grim overlay. Expect spellbinding transformations with special lighting and music. Check back to see which attractions are getting the Halloween treatment.

 

Stay tuned for even more details and shriek peeks of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party entertainment, merchandise, and photo opportunities as they materialize.

 

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Jingle Cruise at Disneyland and WDW Magic Kingdom

Jingle Cruise at Disneyland and WDW Magic Kingdom

It seems the skippers at the world famous Jungle Cruise Adventures in both Disneyland and the WDW Magic Kingdom got home sick for the holidays. They have decorated the queues and if you listen to the radio playing in the background as you wait to board you may just hear a Christmas radio program on the air. The ride itself has not changed much but a few holiday themed jokes have been added by the skippers.

I personally have ridden the Jingle Cruise once and enjoyed it but noted it was not much different from the usual. The reaction I’ve heard from others has been mixed. Some say it is dull and just the same as the standard Jungle Cruse others are blown away by the experience. I believe it depends on the Skipper you have for your excursion. If you have one that has the holiday spirit and can cut lose you will have lots of fun.

When we went on the Jingle Cruise we used the handicap entrance and the boat for a wheelchair. There were no holiday decorations in that are so we missed out on the fun of the queue. Many of the Skipper and Cast Members helping to load the boats have on Jungle themed Santa hats and that was fun to see.

Here is a video of our Jingle Cruise at Disneyland:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCTTYzK9mBM

My Christmas book, “An Angel Remembers 25 Voices of Christmas” is available!!

This is a collection of 26 short Christmas stories that together bring the amazing events of Christ’s birth alive. It is my hope that this will help encourage families to spend 10-15 minutes a day together during the busy holiday season remembering the true reason for the season.

You can find it for ALL eReader formats and PDF at:

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94784

For your Nook the link is:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-angel-remembers-25-voices-of-christmas-carolyn-hoagland/1106912931?ean=2940032802624

It is also available at the iTunes book store and many other ebook seller sites.

The only big site not carrying my book is Amazon.

You can download a Kindle version from Smashwords.com

Jingle Cruise!

Jingle Cruise!

It was announced on the Disney Parks Blog yesterday that early November the Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland (DL) and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (MK) will get a Holiday makeover and become the Jingle Cruise!

This will make the fourth attraction at DL that gets a Holiday makeover. Haunted Mansion gets its makeover courtesy of Jack Skellington. It’s A Small World becomes It’s A Small World Holiday with all the children singing Christmas carols. Storybook Land Canal Boats have a subtle makeover with Christmas decorations and lights added to the little houses. I believe this will be the first attraction to get a holiday overlay.

The Jungle Cruise Skippers have gotten homesick for the Holidays. Listen closely while in line and you may hear a new radio show. They are planning on decorating the boathouse with ornaments sent to them from home and some they made themselves. The Skippers have renamed the boats for the Holidays.

I wonder what new jokes the Skippers will come up with! Will we see the “Backside of Ice” now? Will Trader Sam have a Holiday sale? Sam will give you 2 of his for 1 of yours! I wonder what other jokes will change. Will the Lions have the sleepy Zebra over for a Holiday meal or maybe they are watching him sleep after he had too much Holiday cheer!

I’m looking forward to taking the Jingle Cruise!

Check out what the Disney Parks Blog has to say:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/jungle-cruise-goes-jingle-cruise-for-the-holidays-at-disneyland-park-magic-kingdom-park/

My Christmas book, “An Angel Remembers 25 Voices of Christmas” is available!!

This is a collection of 26 short Christmas stories that together bring the amazing events of Christ’s birth alive. It is my hope that this will help encourage families to spend 10-15 minutes a day together during the busy holiday season remembering the true reason for the season.

You can find it for ALL eReader formats and PDF at:

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94784

For your Nook the link is:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-angel-remembers-25-voices-of-christmas-carolyn-hoagland/1106912931?ean=2940032802624

It is also available at the iTunes book store and many other ebook seller sites.

The only big site not carrying my book is Amazon.

You can download a Kindle version from Smashwords.com

2012 Is ending Welcome 2013 and Limited time Magic!

2012 Is Ending Welcome 2013

and Limited Time Magic!

2012 brought many changes at the DLR resort and more than a few at WDW as well. Over all I say the changes were good. I can only speak of WDW in theory because I’ve only been there once and that was 8 years ago.

The new Fantasyland at MK looks amazing and I’m excited to check it out in a couple of years. That is all I can say about WDW but I know more has happened there

At DLR the majority of changes happened at DCA with the addition of Cars Land, retheming of the entry area to Buena Vista Street and the completion of 5 years of retheming of rides and addition several new rides/attractions. New shows and parades completed the change.

While the New Year is not scheduled to have any new rides or attractions at DLR there are changes. Some changes are for the better some not so good.

For the better it is rumored that Candlelight at DL will be expanded to 30 nights! For the downside of this, they are talking of moving the show INSIDE forcing a huge reduction to the number of choir members used in the show. I can see it going from the current 600 singers down to 100 if they take it inside. Also they will charge to see the show. Price and location is unknown as of yet. Locations rumored are the Fantasyland Theater in DL and the Hyperion Theater in DCA. Neither have stages large enough for a choir the current size of the Candlelight Choir. Neither would be where Walt wanted the show being done.

            2013 is bringing some fun with different special events scheduled through the year. These special events are called Limited Time Magic and will last one day to several weekss. They will be doing a revival show in the Golden Horseshoe. This is good but has a problem. This will be a show like the original Wally Boag Western Comedy show but will not have a comedian. It will have the Can-Can Girls, music and dancing. So this will not be a true revival show. Also you will need to get a Fastpass type ticket for the show.

            More paid private party events like the Mickey’s Halloween Party are being planned. Rumors say Disneyland will close early for Christmas Party night and only those who pay to go can see the Christmas Fireworks.

            I suggest you keep your eyes open for the changes and for the Limited Time Magic. Check the Disney Parks Blog and the Official Disney Limited Time Magic website for updates on the special Limited Time events.

            Here are the links for both the Disney Parks Blog and the Disney Limited Time Magic web page:

Disney Parks Blog

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

Disney Limited Time Magic

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/let-the-memories-begin/limited-time-magic/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q1LimitedTimeMagicSurprisesBeginningSoonAtDisneyParks000421-12-12